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ProVia confirms 400-job, $120M Davie County plant as part of two-state expansion

MOCKSVILLE - ProVia says construction will begin immediately on a $120 million Davie County plant expected to create 400 jobs and open in 2028.

August 27, 2026

Companies & People

Boat manufacturer plans 179 jobs at new Beaufort County production campus

CHOCOWINITY - Boater’s World Manufacturing Group plans 179 jobs and more than $6 million of investment at a 212,000-square-foot Chocowinity production campus.

August 27, 2026

Companies & People

Martin Marietta completes $13.5B Lhoist North America combination

RALEIGH - The Raleigh-based materials company closed the transaction Aug. 21, adding a major lime and limestone platform with more than 2 billion tons of reported reserves.

August 27, 2026

Companies & People

Six Flags plans to move corporate headquarters from Charlotte to Arlington in 2027

CHARLOTTE - Six Flags expects to shift its corporate leadership and shared business functions from Charlotte to Arlington by March 2027 while retaining its Carowinds-area operations.

August 27, 2026

Companies & People

Cambrex High Point site clears path for commercial API manufacturing in three markets

HIGH POINT - The pharmaceutical manufacturer completed pre-approval inspections by U.S., Japanese and Australian regulators at its High Point facility.

August 27, 2026

Economy & Workforce

Stanly Community College expands skilled-trades training with $375K Golden LEAF grant

ALBEMARLE - The grant supports a new plumbing program and expansion of electrical systems training as the college responds to regional labor shortages.

August 27, 2026

Development & Infrastructure

NCDOT lands $28.2M federal grant for Cherry Branch ferry terminal overhaul

CHERRY BRANCH - The federal award will cover most of a $35.2 million project to replace deteriorated bulkhead infrastructure at the Craven County terminal.

August 27, 2026